The stage was set for a thrilling encounter between India and England in the first ODI of their series at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. However, one major name was notably absent from the Indian lineup — Virat Kohli.

At the toss, Rohit Sharma said that Virat Kohli is not playing the first ODI vs England as he suffered a sore right knee on the eve of the match. Hence he has been rested as precaution, and with the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon.

India gears up for the ODI series against England starting Feb 6 in Nagpur, with young talents like Y. Jaiswal making their debut. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face scrutiny over their recent form,

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the first ODI against England in Nagpur due to a knee injury he suffered on the eve of the game. He was replaced in India's XI by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was making his ODI debut along with bowling-allrounder Harshit Rana.

There was a lot of anticipation for ace Indian batter, , to grace the 50-over format after several months in the first ODI between India and England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

Virat Kohli is forced to miss the first ODI of the series, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his debut in the format.

Just before the first ODI began on Thursday, Virat Kohli was spotted in Nagpur attempting to demonstrate his fitness.

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli will miss the opening ODI against England in Nagpur due to a knee issue. The highly anticipated first ODI of the three-match series between India and England is set to take place in Nagpur on Thursday.